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Batman: Detective Comics Vol. 1

By Mikel Janin and Tom Taylor
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Over the years, the Caped Crusader has faced down foes of all different shapes and sizes, from killer mutants to cosmic deities and everything in between. Now, however, he finds himself staring down an enemy like never before — the cold and uncaring march of time!... Read More
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Over the years, the Caped Crusader has faced down foes of all different shapes and sizes, from killer mutants to cosmic deities and everything in between. Now, however, he finds himself staring down an enemy like never before: The cold and uncaring march of time!

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Over the years, the Caped Crusader has faced down foes of all different shapes and sizes, from killer mutants to cosmic deities and everything in between. Now, however, he finds himself staring down an enemy like never before — the cold and uncaring march of time!

Batman confronts his own mortality and uncovers a far-reaching and deadly conspiracy in the process that threatens the very heart of Gotham City. How far will the Dark Knight go to ensure he is able to stand vigil over his home for decades to come? And what price will he have to pay?

Batman: Detective Comics Vol. 1 collects Detective Comics #1090-1096.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781799501831

Publisher: DC Comics

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: DC Comics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 259.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 232

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About the Author

Tom Taylor is an Australian writer known for his work with both DC and Marvel comics, as well as his original graphic novels. Among his many accolades are an Eisner Award in 2023 for Best Continuing Series for his work on Nightwing, and Children's Book of the Year for Older Readers, which he received for his graphic novel Neverlanders. In 2024 he was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comic Book for Adventures of Superman- Jon Kent.

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